METHANOLYSIS OF TRIGLYCERIDES USING JATROPHA OIL AND KOH CATALYST
In this study, Jatropha curcas oil was used as feedstock for biodiesel production by alkali-catalyzed methanolysis. To establish the optimum conditions for biodiesel production, effects of certain factors were investigated, these factors are oil-to-methanol molar ratios (1:4 - 1:8), KOH catalyst concentrations (0.5 - 1.5% w/w oil), reaction temperatures (50 - 70ÂșC), and reaction times (55 -...
A. Ayodeji Ayoola, C. Vincent Efeovbokhan, A. Opeyemi Adeeyo, O. Oluwatosin Johnson
AYOOLA Ayodeji Ayodele » AYOOLA Ayodeji Ayodele is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He is a member of The Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN), member of Nigerian society of Engineers (NSE) and IAENG Society of Chemical Engineering . view full profile